Galia Binder News
Worker contracts lung cancer, sues for asbestos exposure
Frank J. Swarr
Apartment complex sued after family's home destroyed in fire
Pius A. Obioha
Apartment complex sued after murder takes place on premises
NEW ORLEANS – A local apartment building owner is being sued for improper security by the daughter of a tenant who was stabbed to death in his apartment.
Entergy sued after allegedly failing to pay $1.1 million for assistance during Hurricane Isaac
NEW ORLEANS – An Indiana-based power repair company claims Entergy violated an oral contract involving line repairs during Hurricane Isaac in August 2012.
Sewerage and Water Board employee sues after allegedly losing eye due to workplace brawl
NEW ORLEANS – A Sewerage and Water Board employee alleges he was forced to have his left eye permanently removed after being struck in the face by an angry co-worker. He is suing the worker and a SWB manager for allegedly inciting the altercation.
Mother sues Tulane Hospital alleging infant sustained permanent damage due to loss of blood flow
NEW ORLEANS – An infant that received treatment at Tulane Hospital allegedly suffered permanent damage to his lower left leg and foot, prompting a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Pilot sues Flight Academy of New Orleans claiming exploitative work practices
NEW ORLEANS – A certified commercial pilot and flight instructor alleges the Flight Academy of New Orleans made him an attractive offer for the position of assistant chief flight instructor in a joint program with Herzing University, however, when he arrived, he claims he was grossly underpaid and when he complained about allegedly illegal practices, he was terminated on the spot.
Former Goodwill worker says termination based on security officer’s report of his foot being run over
NEW ORLEANS – A woman who was employed by Goodwill for 17 years alleges she was wrongfully terminated based on a security officer’s false accusation.
Housing Authority of New Orleans sued over alleged wrongful termination
NEW ORLEANS – A former employee of the Housing Authority of New Orleans alleges she was wrongfully terminated after 20 years of employment and multiple promotions.
Diagnostic Imaging Services, Touro sued for their alleged roles in the death of a minor
NEW ORLEANS – A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the parents of a child who suffered a seizure during a routine medical procedure was transported to local hospital where he died.
After crane operator killed by falling debris, family sues equipment company
NEW ORLEANS – The family of a crane operator who was struck by falling debris and killed in 2012 alleges his death was caused by the negligence of the crane equipment company and is suing for damages.
Numerous energy, insurance and industrial entities sued by worker claiming asbestos exposure
NEW ORLEANS – A Belle Chasse man is suing multiple corporations for their alleged failure to protect him from work-related asbestos exposure he claims resulted in his contraction of lung cancer.
Wal-Mart and pet food manufacturers sued over allegedly lethal dog treats
NEW ORLEANS—Two New Orleans women who claim their dogs enjoyed normal health before they were fed jerky treats have filed a lawsuit.
Contractor who allegedly fell into ravine after testing swing he built sues homeowner
NEW ORLEANS – An independent contractor is suing a homeowner after he fell several feet into a ravine and incurred severe injuries after a swing he had just built broke during testing.
Flooring company alleges it was not paid $25k for YMCA pool tiles
NEW ORLEANS –A flooring company that was creating pool tiled for a new Central City YMCA is suing a local construction consulting firm for non-payment.